Medinsky announces new Kremlin initiatives after talks in Istanbul
Ukraine-Russia talks held in Istanbul on July 23 (photo: president.gov.ua)
Following another round of negotiations in Istanbul, Russian representative Vladimir Medinsky announced new Kremlin initiatives concerning the war against Ukraine, he said in a statement to Russian media.
Specifically, Moscow proposed the creation of three working groups and the declaration of short-term ceasefires along the front line.
According to Medinsky, Russia suggested forming three working groups that would operate online, focusing on political, humanitarian, and military issues.
"We once again proposed that the Ukrainian side consider declaring short ceasefires along the front line to collect the wounded and retrieve the bodies of their soldiers," Medinsky emphasized.
Third round of talks in Istanbul
On July 23, the Ukrainian delegation arrived in Istanbul for its third meeting with representatives of Russia. The day before, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy approved the composition of the delegation, which is led by Rustem Umerov, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council.
All details of the new round of talks in Istanbul are available in RBC-Ukraine's full report.
According to RBC-Ukraine sources, the negotiations between the delegations lasted no more than about one hour.
